Olive, the Other Reindeer

By Vivian Walsh, J.otto Seibold (Author/Illustrator)

Part of the Olive series

A dog believes she's a reindeer and joins Santa's team. Can her unique skills save Christmas?

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40 pages· 781 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Olive, a dog with a festive spirit, suddenly believes she's a reindeer. She embarks on a whimsical journey to the North Pole, determined to join Santa's sleigh team. Despite initial surprise, Olive's quirky talents might be exactly what Santa and his reindeer need. Will Olive's newfound identity help save Christmas, or will her canine instincts lead to chaos? Dive into this delightful tale of unexpected heroism and holiday cheer, where a dog's belief in herself could change everything.

From the publisher

Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes “Olive… the other Reindeer… I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!” So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. And while Santa and the other reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join the their team, in the end Olive and her unusual reindeer skills are just what Santa and his veteran reindeer team need. Colorful graphic illustrations accompany this zany dog story from the well-known author and artist team, Vivian and J.otto Seibold. Adorable Olive and her hilarious adventures are sure to make anyone’s Christmas merry.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 781
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 590L

Themes & topics

Books about Christmas Books about holidays Books about Santa Claus Books about dogs Books about Christmas and advent

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.7

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6.0

“A very fun book about a dog who thinks he might be a reindeer. :) So cute and the story will make you smile. The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful and so colorful!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“One of our family's favorite Christmas books! The illustrations are happy and unique, and the story is clever and fun. It's a book that makes my kids laugh and makes me laugh too--a major plus! We'll be reading Olive every year for many Christmases to come.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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